Wendy's Announces 1Q Sales Increases

Wendy's International, Inc. announced today preliminary same-store sales for the first quarter of 2007, which ended on Sunday, April 1. Sales at U.S. company restaurants increased 3.8 percent for the period, while sales at U.S. franchise restaurants increased 3.7 percent.

"We have produced ten consecutive months of positive same-store sales, dating back to the second quarter of 2006," says CEO and President Kerrii Anderson. "Our new menu management strategy enabled us to continue our momentum, despite challenging weather conditions in various parts of the country during February and early March."

In January, Wendy's promoted its new double junior cheeseburger and crispy chicken Deluxe Value Meals. These combo meals include a sandwich, small order of fries and a 20-ounce cold drink at a suggested price of $2.99. Wendy's also added a new limited-time seasonal cranberry pecan chicken salad in the first quarter, featuring spring mix greens, Mandarin oranges, chicken, dried cranberries, and pecans with a berry balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Wendy's is currently promoting its new Chunky Chicken Salad Frescata deli sandwich. Featuring juicy chunks of all-white meat chicken blended with celery, onions, and green peppers in a Dijon ranch sauce. The sandwich is topped with tomato and romaine lettuce and served on freshly baked artisan bread.

Management plans to release its 2007 first-quarter results after the market closes on April 25, 2007.

The company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders is set for 9:00 a.m. ET on April 26. The meeting will be held at the Company's corporate office in Dublin, Ohio, and will be webcast on www.wendys-invest.com.